In this article, we are going to look at the 5 states with the largest homeless populations per capita. If you want to read more about the states with the highest homeless population per capita and check out our detailed analysis, you can go to the 20 States with the Largest Homeless Populations Per Capita.
5. Hawaii
Homeless Population (2023): 6,223
Total Population (2023): 1,435,138
Homeless Population Per 10,000 People (2023): 43.36
Homeless Population Per Capita (2023): 0.004336
Hawaii ranks among the top 5 states with the largest homeless populations per capita. It is an island state that is known for its beautiful beaches and warm weather. According to recent estimates, there are 43.36 homeless individuals per 10,000 people in Hawaii.
4. California
Homeless Population (2023): 181,399
Total Population (2023): 38,965,193
Homeless Population Per 10,000 People (2023): 46.55
Homeless Population Per Capita (2023): 0.004655
California, a state in the western region, is the most populated state in the US. It has a high homeless rate by state per capita and it is also home to the biggest homeless population in the country. There are 46.55 homeless individuals per 10,000 people in the US state of California.
3. Oregon
Homeless Population (2023): 20,142
Total Population (2023): 4,233,358
Homeless Population Per 10,000 People (2023): 47.57
Homeless Population Per Capita (2023): 0.004757
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region and it ranks among the top 3 on our list of the US states with the largest homeless populations per capita. California accounts for 28% of the total homeless population in the US. According to recent estimates, there are 47.57 homeless individuals per 10,000 people in Oregon.
2. Vermont
Homeless Population (2023): 3,295
Total Population (2023): 647,464
Homeless Population Per 10,000 People (2023): 50.89
Homeless Population Per Capita (2023): 0.005089
Vermont is a landlocked state in the Northeastern region of the US. It ranks second on our list of the 20 states with the highest homeless populations per capita. In Vermont, there are 50.89 homeless individuals per 10,000 people. It is also one of the least populated states in the US.
1. New York
Homeless Population (2023): 103,200
Total Population (2023): 19,571,216
Homeless Population Per 10,000 People (2023): 52.73
Homeless Population Per Capita (2023): 0.005273
New York state tops our list of the 20 states with the largest homeless populations per capita. Located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the US, it is one of the most populated states. In the US state of New York, there are 52.73 homeless individuals per 10,000 people in the state.
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